Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
education.corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk
Telephone
+44 3003001200
Fax
+44 1416187423
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Washroom Solutions
Reference number
0122
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This framework is for the provision and delivery of washroom solutions and sanitary products including but not limited to, sanitary waste disposal, nappy waste disposal, air fresheners, sharps disposals, hand dryers and sanitary products
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £24,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Washroom Solutions
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services
- 42933100 - Sanitary vending machines
- 39811200 - Air sanitisers
- 33141123 - Sharps containers
- 39532000 - Mats
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Contract Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Washroom Solutions(Incorporating Free on Loan Equipment and Services). It includes the supply and delivery of a range of free on loan sanitary waste disposal units, nappy / incontinence waste disposal units, sharps disposal units, swabs and dressing disposal units, dual vending machines (sanitary towels / tampons), toilet seat sanitisers, wc sanitisers, air fresheners and dustmats.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Weighting / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sanitary Products
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33771000 - Sanitary paper products
- 33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons
- 42968000 - Dispensers
- 42933100 - Sanitary vending machines
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Contract Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Washroom Solutions(Incorporating Free on Loan Equipment and Services). The Period Products (Free Provision) Scotland Act 2021 (“the Act”) places duties on Local Authorities and education providers to make period products obtainable free of charge for anyone who needs them. The Act will come fully into force by January 2023 at the latest and will ensure that everyone in Scotland who needs them can have reasonably convenient access to period products, free of charge, as and when they are required. In advance of this, free products continue to be available through Local Authorities’ voluntary provision and through the Period Products in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Weighting / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 022-190600
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Washroom Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 September 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Citron Hygiene UK Ltd
Unit 2 Bardon 22 Industrial Estate, Bardon Hill
Coalville
LE67 1TE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Co-An UK Ltd
Railway Road, Blairgowrie
Perthshire
PH10 6EP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elis UK Ltd
Divisional Office, Park Lane
Birmingham
B21 8LE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Perfect Hygiene Ltd
Alma House, Blackburn Business Park
Aberdeen
AB21 0PS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Personnel Hygiene Services Limited
Parc Amanwy , New Road
Ammanford
SA18 3EZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rentokil Initial
11 Bankhead Crossway North, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH11 4EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £18,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £18,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Sanitary Products
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 September 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Co-An UK Ltd
Railway Road, Blairgowrie
Perthshire
PH10 6EP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hey Girls CIC
The Glebe Barn, Stenton
Dunbar
EH42 1TE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Perfect Hygiene Ltd
Alma House, Blackburn Business Park
Aberdeen
AB21 0PS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Personnel Hygiene Services Limited
Parc Amanwy , New Road
Ammanford
SA18 3EZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rentokil Initial
11 Bankhead Crossway North, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH11 4EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TCS-eco LTD
34 Earls Bridge Gardens
Irvine
KA11 2GH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tots Bots
Unit 2 M8 Business Complex, 259 Summerlee Street,
Queenslie Industrial Estate,
G33 4DB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Unico Ltd
North Main Street, Carronshore
Falkirk
FK2 8HT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grace & Green
31 Ravenswood Road
Bristol
BS6 6BW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £6,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £6,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel, as a central purchasing body, is procuring this framework for the use and benefit, together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland)Act 2014. The 32 local authorities in Scotland http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Local-authorities.aspx; Scotland Excel associate members http://www.scotland excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx;
Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further education
sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies. For more information please see the APUC listings within the 'Information and Instructions ' Folder.
The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a relevant membership agreement with Scotland Excel.
Tenderers are advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed is purely indicative. Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less bidders to the proposed Framework Agreement.
Tenderers are advised that whether electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each Member
Authority or Associate Member.
Subcontractors on whose capacity the Tenderer does not rely: Scotland Excel will request the following information in the European Single
Procurement Document (Scotland): - whether the Tenderer intends to subcontract any share of the contract to a third party;
- list of the proposed subcontracts as far as it is known at that stage; and - what proportion / percentage of the contract does the Tenderer intend to subcontract.
These subcontractors on whose capacity the bidder does not rely will be subject to the rules regarding Exclusion as set out immediately
above.
In line with Clause 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Contract and framework agreements may be modified without
a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases. Further details of the cases this is permitted is in the "32-17 - Regulation 72" document found within the " Information and Instructions" folder.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 10723. For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 note that, Scotland Excel intends to include community
benefit requirements. As part of your response within the Technical Envelope, bidders will be requested to commit to delivery of
community benefits in accordance with the methodology outlined in the tender documents.
(SC Ref:707683)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
Telephone
+44 314443300
Country
United Kingdom